Airstream 2002 LAND YACHT, User Manual

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AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT OWNERS MANUAL 2002
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WATER PUMP AND STRAINER
The water pump and strainer are located under the rear bed. The strainer should be visually checked for
accumulation of sand or debris that could affect water flow.
To clean the strainer screen, first remove the inlet connection from the
pump side of strainer. This will allow the intake side of the strainer to
be rotated about 1/8 turn counter clockwise and be removed. The
screen part of the strainer will now be accessible for cleaning.
When reassembling only rotate the inlet side of the strainer until the
stops are felt. The “O” ring performs the sealing and too much pressure
will only break the strainer.
SANITIZING
Potable water systems require periodic maintenance to deliver a consistent flow of fresh water. Depending
on use and the environment the system is subject to, sanitizing is recommended prior to storing and before
using the water system after a period of storage. Systems with new components, or ones that have been
subjected to contamination, should also be disinfected as follows:
1. Use one of the following methods to determine the amount of common household bleach needed to
sanitize the tank.
A) Multiply "gallons of tank capacity" by 0. 13; the result is the ounces of bleach needed to
sanitize the tank.
B) Multiply "Liters of tank capacity" by 1.0; the result is the milliliters of bleach needed to
sanitize the tank.
2. Mix into solution the proper amount of bleach within a container of water.
3. Pour the solution (water/bleach) into the tank and fill the tank with potable water.
4. Open all faucets (Hot & Cold) allowing the water to run until the distinct odor of chlorine is detected.
5. The standard solution must have four (4) hours of contact time to disinfect completely. Doubling the
solution concentration will allow for contact time of one (1) hour.
6. When the contact time is completed, drain the tank. Refill with potable water and purge the plumbing of
all sanitizing solution.
NOTE : The sanitizing procedure outlined above is in conformance with the approved procedures of RVIA
ANSI A 119.2 and the U.S. Public Health Service.